Podcast Episode 005: Why Seniors Health is the New Sexy

Andrew Koppejan
MScPT

Andrew Koppejan, PT, CGIMS is a private practice physiotherapist practicing in Edmonton, Alberta. He works with a variety of patient populations and is focused on integrating various dry needling approaches with movement based systems retraining. When not in the clinic, Andrew is busy working on developing the ignitephysio website and identifying new ways to increase the collaboration and connection of Canadian physiotherapists.

Episode Overview:

In this podcast I interview Todd Wolansky, Physiotherapist
and a Clinical Lead with Alberta Health Services in Canmore. In this interview
Todd shares about his work and passion in seniors health. In this episode
you’ll learn about:

Some startling demographic trends that will shape your practice

The concept of "sense making" and it's importance for treating seniors

Why the ICF is something we shouldn't forget about after finishing PT school.

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Interview Guest

Todd Wolansky is a physiotherapist working as a clinical lead for rural rehabilitation in the Calgary Zone of AHS. Clinically, Todd’s areas of passion & experience are in seniors’ health, chronic disease management, health coaching, and exercise prescription. In his lead role, he works with clinicians and operational leaders to support the delivery of evidence-informed service models. Todd is an elected council member with Physiotherapy Alberta. He is a certified coach with the Coaches Training Institute, and a Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of Alberta. Todd is currently a candidate with the CPA’s clinical specialty program in Seniors’ Health.